Mormon Battalion Historic Site
Mormon Battalion Historic Site
4.5
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Neighborhood: Old Town
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- Old Town Transit Center • 7 min walk
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Perkadventures
Banning, CA15,277 contributions
Jan 2022
They opened at 10am and masks were required. 2 young lady docents journeyed with us through the history of the Mormon march of over 2000 miles with some women and children going also.
The federal government paid for this battalion to go from Iowa to San Diego to help fight the Mexican-American war. This is a visual, audio and more history through various rooms in the Museum. Its free. There is an outside area that you can learn how to pan for gold
The federal government paid for this battalion to go from Iowa to San Diego to help fight the Mexican-American war. This is a visual, audio and more history through various rooms in the Museum. Its free. There is an outside area that you can learn how to pan for gold
Written January 22, 2022
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Rich
San Diego, CA673 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Very nice presentation. You go room-to-room in about four rooms, and see several quick movies, making one story, about the history of the Mormon Battalion. It is a really well done presentation that lasts about 20 minutes. No religion pushed on you. Worth the visit!
Written March 10, 2020
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Paul V
Calgary, Canada286 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
We learned about the Mormon Battalion during our guided tour of the Old Town and decided to combine it with a visit to the museum of the founder of the first mission of San Diego. A few plaques and a statue reminded us how the Mormons came to San Diego and why. Do not just go for the monument, but combine it with the museum. A rather steep walk (first part) up the hill. See other review as well.
Written February 2, 2020
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Jeff E
Salt Lake City, UT41 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
A great trip back in history. Visited here with our family, probably 30 years ago and enjoyed it, but we were really pleased to see an updated and entertaining approach to telling this fascinating and Little known story. Tours are guided by young women and clever, interactive, digital program that really captures the spirit of the story of this interesting part of American history. The visit takes about 15 to 20 minutes and ends with a really fun activity for kids and grown-ups alike. Recommend it for young and old alike.
Written September 18, 2024
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DaronC
Orem, UT48 contributions
Dec 2022
Really interesting story is shared here about how the army recruited Mormon pioneers to fight in the war against Mexico, and how that played into settling the San Diego area. The Historic Site is free to visit and includes some really fun activities such as panning for gold. It's right across the street from Old Town. Don't miss this!
Written December 27, 2022
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MarcfromQuebec
Montreal, Canada3 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
One of the nicest surprises of a 5 day trip in San Diego. Extremely well-done and documented. Very nice and engaged hosts. A side of mormons i did not know and that got me interested knowing more. Highly recommended. Marc and Suzanne. Montreal, Canada
Written May 14, 2024
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taraoneil
Boise, ID101 contributions
Oct 2021 • Friends
We got there late just 10 min before closing and they graciously did a tour for us, my kids loved it. They were entertained by the taking picture frames. And of course liked panning for gold. We had a great time, glad we were able to fit in our schedule.
Written November 2, 2021
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1TKT
11 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
This is a FREE short guided tour that shares interesting details about some of the history of the area. There is a tower look-out with some hands on activities at the end. You can even check and see if you are related to anyone who served in the Battalion! The tour is interesting for both children and adults. The tour moves quickly before getting boring or dull.
Even though it's a free tour, they still pay close attention to details. There is a small parking lot around the back and have good restroom facilities. The guides are all friendly, inviting, professional and dressed in period pioneer costumes. There is nothing for sale on-site, no gift shop available. Check out the old Town market just a block or two away for unique Mexican gifts, treats and food.
Even though it's a free tour, they still pay close attention to details. There is a small parking lot around the back and have good restroom facilities. The guides are all friendly, inviting, professional and dressed in period pioneer costumes. There is nothing for sale on-site, no gift shop available. Check out the old Town market just a block or two away for unique Mexican gifts, treats and food.
Written July 6, 2021
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ShirleyBaker55930
Grapevine, TX63 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
This exhibit is absolutely amazing. It’s free and located in Old Town. It is a guided tour and the hosts are in costumes of that time period. The set up is unique- you are seated in an auditorium and watch a great movie about the battalion- how it came to be, the struggles they went through during the longest march by any battalion in the Mexican American war. They marched from just short of Council Bluffs, Iowa to San Diego. Then you are taken into rooms where you experience different phases of the journey ending with seeing artifacts from the battalion to having a black and white photo, then you can pan for gold and go to an observation tower and see all of Old Town.
It is well worth the time spent!
It is well worth the time spent!
Written February 25, 2020
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Jim C
2 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
I went through the whole presentation.
A group of supposedly religious men abandon their families to go streaking across the west. No battles, nothing accomplished. How many of their wives and/or kids died because their father's left them. I would be ashamed if I dis such a shameful thing.
Do not go, just the Mormons trying to justify a other bad thing they did.
A group of supposedly religious men abandon their families to go streaking across the west. No battles, nothing accomplished. How many of their wives and/or kids died because their father's left them. I would be ashamed if I dis such a shameful thing.
Do not go, just the Mormons trying to justify a other bad thing they did.
Written January 10, 2020
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Unfortunately there is no gift shop but they'll take a picture of your group with their background and camera and give you the picture as a souvenir. And when you go in the tour to the gold pottery section you may take one gold rock with you. To us it was worth it regardless that there's no gift shop. Have fun and enjoy.
Written July 14, 2018
marcicarlson45
Provo, Utah
If the Mormon Battalion will be opened
December 24, 2016.
Written July 29, 2016
Don't know, but please give them a call. Here is their number.
619 298 3317
Written August 5, 2016
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